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Old 04-27-2012, 04:02 PM
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So, I pulled my door panels off yesterday to fix them, because the clips were all broken at the bottom, and found some pretty interesting stuff!

The foam in both door panels was carved out in what looks to be the perfect size for a kilo of cocaine or some other drug. There was also left over duct tape on the sides from where they were taping it in place!

Now I am kind of curious what other little compartments there are hidden in my car.

I guess that explains why both door panels had broken clips and were loose!

I will post a pic. of the panel when I get a chance later tonight!

Anyone else found anything like that?


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Well know you know what to expect when the Drug Dog shows up at the next traffic stop. So don't get upset if you are face down on the pavement and then hear your car being ripped apart.
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Thankfully mine does not have anything like that behind the doors.
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Originally Posted by sfc rick
Well know you know what to expect when the Drug Dog shows up at the next traffic stop. So don't get upset if you are face down on the pavement and then hear your car being ripped apart.
Ouch!! I hadn't really thought about that one!
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How do you know it's the perfect size for a kilo of cocaine
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Remove the tailights and look inside the rear bumper area with a flashlight.....Oh just never mind.....take it to the police station and ask if their drug dog can do a sniff test! Of course explain your predicament. And be sure to youtube the search...could be very funny for us to see!
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Screw taking it to the police, no profit in that. But I through search is in order and hopefully you can find a little mod money along the way
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How do you know it's the perfect size for a kilo of cocaine
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Thanks for the advice that is probably the best thing for me to do!

I actually work at a car lot, and we have a few lot porters (with some previous drug experience) that took a look at the holes. And they were pretty convinced that was what went in there.
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Originally Posted by Camjamsdad
Screw taking it to the police, no profit in that. But I through search is in order and hopefully you can find a little mod money along the way
That wouldn't be bad! A little stash of.. say.... 25 grand would be nice! I would have a blower in no time!
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You'd be surpirsed how many used car lots are fronts for laundering money in the drug trade.
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Used to be in the C-3 section and remember there was a member that found a bowl in behind the seat and some cash behind the radio.
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Used to be in the C-3 section and remember there was a member that found a bowl in behind the seat and some cash behind the radio.
Some poor dude is still wondering where that bowl went
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Originally Posted by dbartromvette
That wouldn't be bad! A little stash of.. say.... 25 grand would be nice! I would have a blower in no time!
It would have to be some really nice cops to give you your car,AND money back.....
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Originally Posted by RetiredSFC 97
Some poor dude is still wondering where that bowl went
I am sure he turned both over to the authorities.
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No kidding, I would probably have it sniffed by LE dog. Better safe than sorry, who knows what "might" happen at a normal traffic stop.

If you do, take some vid and post it for us. Might be a real laugh once it is all over.
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Too bad you didn't find a kilo of $100 bills in there.

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I'd be searching every nook and cranny of that car

Maybe a stack of $100 on the ac vents

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Where did you get the car from? Did you contact the dealer and ask the questions? Personally, I would be talking to the Police and asking questions.
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If you don't have a criminal record, I would report it to the police ASAP. That way, it's on record, so if you ever do get stopped, you can point to that as evidence of trying to disclose it to bail yourself out.


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